Liverpool to win
Liverpool are heavy favorites at 1.25 odds with 80% probability. Anfield edge and recent home form make a comeback from 1-0 deficit likely against Galatasaray's poor record there.
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top match predictions! Tonight's clash at Anfield pits Liverpool against Galatasaray in the Champions League Round of 16 return leg. Kick-off is 20:00 on March 18, 2026. Galatasaray holds a slim 1-0 lead from the first leg, thanks to Mario Lemina's early header.
Odds spotlight: Liverpool to win at 1.25 (80% chance), draw at 5.75, Galatasaray at 7.00. Bookies see the Reds roaring back home.
Liverpool top the Premier League. Galatasaray lead Turkey's Super Lig. Both chase glory, but Anfield pressure mounts on the visitors.
Head-to-head: Galatasaray dominates lately. Last five: Mar 2025 Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool; Sep 2025 Galatasaray 1-0; Dec 2006 Gal 3-2 Liv; Sep 2006 Liv 3-2 Gal; Feb 2002 Gal 1-1 Liv. Turkish side won three of six total.
Liverpool's last five home games: 4 wins, 1 draw. Galatasaray's last five away: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
Liverpool strengths: Deadly attack, home fortress, Salah magic. Weaknesses: Defensive slips vs Gal, recent CL woes.
Galatasaray strengths: Osimhen threat, counter speed, CL grit. Weaknesses: Away nerves, thin squad depth.
Key factors: No major injuries reported. Slot eyes revenge. Okan Buruk banks on upset.
Storylines: 1. Anfield comeback fever – Reds thrive here. 2. Turkish lions roar again? 3. Salah vs Osimhen duel.
Liverpool's firepower outshines Gal's resolve. Expect goals.
Scenarios: High chance: Liv wins 2-0. Medium: 3-1 thriller. Low: Gal holds draw.
Total votes: 131
Liverpool are heavy favorites at 1.25 odds with 80% probability. Anfield edge and recent home form make a comeback from 1-0 deficit likely against Galatasaray's poor record there.
Odds at 1.84 for over 3.5 (54% chance) fit Liverpool's attacking style and past high-scoring H2H games like 3-2 thrillers. Need goals to overturn deficit.
Combines Liverpool win (1.25 odds) with over 3.5 (1.84), as Reds push hard at home for a multi-goal victory, consistent with their strengths and the tie's stakes.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 23:4 | 24 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 22:8 | 21 | WWWLW | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 20:8 | 18 | WWWLW | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17:7 | 17 | WWWLW | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 22:14 | 16 | WWWLD | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 17:10 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 17:11 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 15:9 | 16 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 21:12 | 15 | LWLWL | |
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15:7 | 15 | WLLLW | |
| 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 21:11 | 14 | DLDWL | |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 17:7 | 14 | DWDLW | |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 14:10 | 13 | DWWWD | |
| 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 17:15 | 13 | LDWWW | |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10:10 | 13 | LLWWW | |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 13:14 | 12 | WLDWW | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 19:17 | 11 | LLDWL | |
| 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 10:14 | 11 | WWWLD | |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 15:17 | 10 | WWLLD | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 9:11 | 10 | LDLLW | |
| 21 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 8:14 | 10 | DLWDW | |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 13:21 | 10 | LWLLD | |
| 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 14:15 | 9 | WWDLL | |
| 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 10:12 | 9 | WLWWL | |
| 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 11:14 | 9 | LLWWL | |
| 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 8:11 | 9 | WLLDW | |
| 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 8:17 | 9 | WLLWL | |
| 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16:16 | 8 | LLLWD | |
| 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 9:14 | 8 | LWDDL | |
| 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 9:15 | 8 | LDLWD | |
| 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 12:21 | 8 | LDWWL | |
| 32 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 8:21 | 6 | LWWLL | |
| 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 10:21 | 4 | LLLLD | |
| 34 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 5:19 | 3 | LLLDL | |
| 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 5:18 | 1 | LLLLL | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 7:22 | 1 | LLLLL |